Lyrics
Muda mwingi nilipotea,
Sikufahamu msalaba,
Wala aliyenifilia,
Kwa Kalvari.
Rehema bure na neema,
Samaha nalo nilipewa,
Ndipo aliponifungua
Kwa Kalvari.
Kwa neno lake Bwana Mungu,
Nilijiona mimi mwovu,
Nikageuka na kutubu,
Kwa Kalvari.
Rehema bure na neema,
Samaha nalo nilipewa,
Ndipo aliponifungua
Kwa Kalvari.
Yote kwa Yesu namtolea,
Ndiye mfalme wa pekee sasa,
Kwa furaha nitamwimbia,
Wa Kalvari.
Rehema bure na neema,
Samaha nalo nilipewa,
Ndipo aliponifungua
Kwa Kalvari.
Jinsi pendo lilivyo kuu,
Neema ilishuswa toka juu,
Alitufanyia wokovu
Kwa Kalvari.
Rehema bure na neema,
Samaha nalo nilipewa,
Ndipo aliponifungua
Kwa Kalvari.
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Meaning & Inspiration
Muda Mwingi Nilipotea - Kwa Kalvari tells a clear story of conversion centered on the cross of Christ. The singer begins in a state of spiritual loss, without understanding the cross or the one who died there. Gods word then exposes sin, leading to repentance and a changed life. The recurring chorus answers guilt with mercy, grace, forgiveness, and freedom at Calvary, making salvation a gift rather than a personal achievement.
Later verses move from repentance to surrender and praise. Jesus becomes the only king, and joy replaces the earlier condition of wandering. The lyrics closely reflect biblical teaching that salvation comes by grace and that Gods love is displayed in Christs death for sinners. Their repeated return to Calvary keeps every part of the testimony connected to the cross. As a Swahili hymn, the song traces a compact movement from conviction to pardon, then from pardon to grateful devotion, presenting Christ as the source of rescue and new allegiance.
Related Scripture
- Ephesians 2:8-9 Paul teaches that salvation is received by grace through faith, not earned by works.
- Romans 5:8 The verse locates Gods love in Christs death for sinners.
- 1 John 1:9 The passage connects confession with Gods faithful forgiveness and cleansing.